Windows 10: Reactivating WIndows 10 after Hardware Update

Discus and support Reactivating WIndows 10 after Hardware Update in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I've tried to get in contact with Microsoft but because I have no phone signal, I cant hold a call long enough to get a technician to help reactivate... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by ChristianBall1, Feb 4, 2020.

  1. Reactivating WIndows 10 after Hardware Update


    I've tried to get in contact with Microsoft but because I have no phone signal, I cant hold a call long enough to get a technician to help reactivate my account. I had windows 10 activated on my PC last week but due to upgrading all the hardware, it is no longer active. I checked with a person over the phone last night from Microsoft that my PC can still be found in my devices on my Microsoft account but due to no longer having the original windows key, I cannot reactivate it without assistance. Does anyone know how they can help me?

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    ChristianBall1, Feb 4, 2020
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

    Hi Florea,

    It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Feb 4, 2020
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  3. windows 10 reactivation after hardware change

    I just changed motherboards, and When I follow the the steps listed in the "reactivate windows 10 after hardware change" support page, it gives me the message "unable to activate windows" message after I sign in and identify my device,
    with no error code, just a subheader that says "can't activate windows 10 on this device, try again later."
     
    Primero Holodon, Feb 4, 2020
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  4. RyoTakagi Win User

    Reactivating WIndows 10 after Hardware Update

    Upgraded Hardware And Cannot Reactivate Windows 10

    Hello, you are able to reactivate your Windows 10 with an old activation key. To do this, follow the following article step by step.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions! Reactivating WIndows 10 after Hardware Update :)
     
    RyoTakagi, Feb 4, 2020
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